Bruno Mars is flattered that BTS chose his song to perform when they crammed into James Corden’s car on Tuesday night’s edition of “Carpool Karaoke.” He caught their performance of ‘Finesse’, and later tweeted “Thanks fellas,” along with a ‘glasses-clinking’ emoji.
Celine Dion says she sings Cher hits during soundcheck before performances. Quote: “When I’m trying to get myself comfortable on stage, I like to make people laugh and just laugh myself. So, I pick a Cher song, usually ‘Believe’, to sing during that.”
Amy Winehouse will be honored on London’s Music Walk of Fame on March 4, followed by a fundraiser for the Amy Winehouse Foundation.
Kris Jenner says all is well after Kim and Kourtney came to blows in the newest Keeping Up With the Kardashians trailer. “She’s filming again…I think she just needed a little bit of a break,” Kris told Ellen on Thursday about Kourtney. Keeping Up With the Kardashians returns March 26.
Now that her Super Bowl halftime show is over, Jennifer Lopez is finally ready to walk down the aisle toward fiancé Alex Rodriguez. “J-Lo and Alex’s wedding is supposed to be this summer,” a source says. “She is finally ready to shift her focus to wedding planning.”
Thomas Rhett, Maren Morris and Dan + Shay are the leading contenders heading into the 2020 ACM Awards. Dan + Shay’s Dan Smyers snagged six noms, while Thomas, Maren and Dan + Shay’s Shay Mooney racked up five nominations apiece. With four nominations each are Blake Shelton, Old Dominion and Justin Bieber. Bieber’s Dan + Shay collaboration “10,000 Hours” is up for Video of the Year, Music Event of the Year and Song of the Year. CBS will air the 2020 ACM Awards on April 5 with Keith Urban hosting for the first time.
Lori Loughlin’s college admissions scandal trial will begin on October 5th.
Disney is removing a kissing scene from its $200 million remake of Mulan because China’s film office says it is inappropriate for audiences. The film is expected to be released in late March.
Sofia Vergara is joining America’s Got Talent as a judge. She says, “I’m so happy to join my new family on AGT. This is a new and exciting next chapter for me and I’m extremely proud to be the first Latin judge on the show. I can’t wait to watch all the talent and have fun with all you guys!”
Mindy Kaling has purchased Frank Sinatra’s Malibu beach house for $9.5 million. The home has seven bedrooms, a courtyard, a terrace, a pool, a fireplace, a wet bar, a steam room and 40 feet of beachfront property.
On Wednesday night, rapper-producer Kid Cudi bought out a movie theater in Glendale, California so fans could watch Sonic the Hedgehog with he and Ben Schwartz. To be admitted, fans had to bring a piece of Sonic or Kid Cudi merchandise.
After March 31, the Canadian government will no longer pay for the security of Prince Harry, Meghan Markle and their son Archie. “The assistance will cease in the coming weeks, in keeping with their change in status.” said a statement from Public Safety Minister Bill Blair. Only one in five Canadians think it’s okay to use tax money for Harry and Meghan’s security.
A new trailer for Jordan Peele’s “spiritual sequel” to the 1992 cult horror film Candyman has dropped. The movie is set to be released on June 12.
The Mad Cool Festival in Madrid, Spain, announced its final lineup on Thursday, and it features some of the biggest names in music. Billie Eilish, Taylor Swift, The Killers, Kings of Leon, Mumford and Sons, and Faith No More top the lineup. The festival runs July 8-11 in Madrid.
STEVEN TYLER just became a grandfather for the fifth time.
MARK WAHLBERG and DR. OZ had a push-up contest. Mark won.
NBC has renewed all the “Chicago” shows and “Law & Order: SVU” for three more seasons each.
“Grey’s Anatomy” is giving JUSTIN CHAMBERS and ALEX KAREV a farewell episode.
BTS had to cancel some shows in Korea because of the coronavirus.
OFFSET guest stars on this Sunday’s “NCIS: Los Angeles” . . . and his new song “Danger” premieres during the episode.